In 2023, the iconic Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio de Janeiro stands tall, celebrating a century as the shimmering jewel of South America’s most vibrant city. Overlooking the world-famous Copacabana Beach, its storied walls have played host to Hollywood legends, rock stars, political leaders, and discerning travellers from every corner of the globe. The Birth
With her chic artsy lifestyle, Coco Chanel is undoubtedly an icon for women worldwide. And now you can be transported to her dreamiest Summer destinations, thanks to the new six Les Eaux de Chanel scents inspired by Chanel’s favourite spots. So, cure your wanderlust with these light and unisex fragrances that evoke Coco Chanel’s trips
Notorious created this video showing the places where French fashion designer Coco Chanel walked and lived in Paris. We listed for you her favourite addresses, places of luxury and culture, that you should include in your next trip to Paris. Coco Chanel and Paris, an intertwined history As Paris Fashion Week AW22 just happened, the
Spain is a popular place to spend your summer holidays. However, Spain still has unique places for you to visit that go far beyond Ibiza, Mallorca, and Costa del Sol. Searching for that special place, Notorious was in Cádiz, Andalusia, to visit Puerto de Santa Maria. Located in the heart of the Bay of Cádiz,
The fashion editor of Notorious Mag, Selma von Schönburg, is spending a year in France. And most of the time, in Paris. Tough life, Selma. With a notebook in one hand and a pile of bags in the other, Selma and her daughter Pia have created a top list of the best vintage shops and
Updated in January 2023- Vintage shopping has become one of the nicer sustainable practice in fashion. Not to mention that wearing something older or just with a preview story is the key to achieving the French-girl look that we all love. These are already reasons enough for us to look for the best second-hand shops
Planning your wedding is stressful, but the best part is coming up with the honeymoon idea. For many people, it can be a once-in-a-lifetime holiday that they’ve always wanted to go on. After all, you only get married once, so why not go on your dream honeymoon? That’s why we researched for you five unforgettable
Summer is rapidly approaching, and now is the time to start thinking of where to go on vacation. Europe always offers many opportunities for all kinds of travellers, with something for everyone here. You can experience many different sites, landscapes, and activities for your dream trip, even within one destination. So, we research for you
Around May and June, several young people will take a gap year and travel before starting university. Additionally, there’s a new phenomenon that’s been growing, a micro-trend, if you will, called the grey gap year. In short, retired couples are taking long-haul trips for extended periods. This is because their children have already left the
Milan is among the best destinations in Italy. This fantastic city is designed in a modern style to reflect the city’s role as bankers, commercial, capital designers, and fashionistas. Fashion is taken seriously in Milan hence the main reason it is Italy’s fashion capital. From the 3-piece suits to layered looks, you will notice different
Oslo, the capital of Norway, is one of the most famous Scandinavian cities. It is known for architectural innovation, its beauty surrounded by the mountains and sea, its cold but fresh weather, and so much more. We recently wrote about Copenhagen Fashion Week and the famous Scandinavian style, so discovering Oslo is the next step
If there is one thing we like to do here in Austria, that is skiing throughout the holiday season and well into the end of winter. But for ski lovers, the last past years were frustrating. Just remember that in Austria, the first COVID-19 cluster occurred at an aprés-ski pub in the mountains of Tirol.
As we get ready for Paris Fashion Week and look for nice hotels, we’ve stumbled on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy the best the French capital has to offer while also experiencing the Cuban way of life. You must be wondering how is that possible, right? So, keep reading to discover the pop-up Hotel Eminente,
Women love to be pampered. Nothing makes us feel more special than entering a hotel bathroom to find all the fabulous beauty products waiting for us. Therefore, we have created a list of the hotels with the highest quality toiletries. Travellers have higher and higher expectations, whether on vacations or business trips. When choosing where
Just like you, I’m longing for a holiday or in other words, I’m having a Fernweh moment – the German word which literally translates to farsickness. Ready for adventure. Anytime. And when planning a trip, I always try to pack everything I own – from my water bottle (because staying hydrated is key, right?) to
So, you’ve been invited to a friend’s boat? Fabulous. You know what they say: the best boat is a friend’s boat, no expenses, no maintenance headaches, no dealing with the crew, just fun, fun, fun! But be sure you know how to behave on a boat, or your friends will never invite you a second time. And here comes
If you haven’t planned your vacations yet and are dreaming of taking the best trip ever, we’ve done the heavy lifting for you and selected the 10 luxury Airbnb houses most liked on Instagram. Now all you have to do is choose one of these fabulous destinations and start packing! And to make your vacation
The iconic Austrian Hotel Sacher didn’t stay idle during the pandemic. In fact, the luxurious home to the Sacher Torte spent the last few months going through its vaults and safes to curate the hotel’s historical treasures, which are now on display for a short time in the exhibition Sacher Pop-Up World. A treat for
Although I wouldn’t mind a little escapade to Capri or Biarritz, what I really want, right now, is an immune boost trip to one of these super high luxury destinations. In fact, the new darling destinations of rich and famous jet-setters promise more than just relaxation, they offer intense programmes that fuse high-tech medicine with
This may come as a surprise to you, but despite people thinking croissants and baguettes come from France, the fact is the French have to thank Austria for their delicious bread and pastry. Because, yes, the Croissant and Semmel were created in the best bakeries in Vienna, before the Austrians exported them to France. Ça
While we are admiring the famous paintings, we rarely ask ourselves who or what has inspired those painters for the creation of such masterpieces. This question doesn’t arise in the case with portraits but what about landscapes, cityscapes, complex plots? Are they real-life inspirations? The origins of the inspiration of old famous paintings will be
The beautiful capital of Austria has more to offer than just waltz and Wiener Schnitzel; it is an international melting pot and a great place to buy fashion, with plenty of luxury fashion houses in its city centre. But the best shops for fashion in Vienna are as diverse as its inhabitants; this is why
If you’re spending summer in Vienna, we have your back. It will be as fantastic as the city. Let’s start with the event Summer in the Park, a unique gastronomic oasis for every taste. Under the motto “City vacation instead of vacation”, the event at the historic Kursalon Hübner in the Stadtpark, right in the